Midday Mandala

Midday Mandala Crochet Blanket by Julie Yeager

Project Overview

The Midday Mandala is an intermediate-level crochet blanket design created by independent designer Julie Yeager. This downloadable PDF pattern guides crafters through creating a stunning mandala-inspired throw blanket using vibrant, multi-colored yarn in a coordinated palette.

What Is Being Made

This project results in a finished blanket or throw featuring a mandala motif. The design showcases a sophisticated color-work approach, combining multiple yarn colors in a structured, geometric pattern typical of mandala designs. The finished piece is suitable for home décor, gift-giving, or personal use as a decorative throw.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

The Midday Mandala employs standard crochet techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. While the specific stitch patterns are detailed within the 15-page PDF pattern, mandala designs typically utilize foundational crochet stitches worked in rounds, building outward from a central point. Color changes between yarn colors create the distinctive mandala pattern, requiring attention to yarn management and stitch consistency throughout the project.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern offers flexibility with two yarn options:

• Primary Option: Scheepjes Stone Washed XL in aran weight (70% cotton, 30% acrylic blend; 75 meters/82 yards per 50g skein). This option uses seven coordinated colors: Moonstone 841 (18 skeins), Turquoise 864 (6 skeins), Lemon Quartz 852 (1 skein), Canada Jade 846 (1 skein), Blue Apatite 845 (6 skeins), Boulder Opal 844 (7 skeins), and Larimar 868 (2 skeins).
• Alternative Option: Scheepjes Colour Crafter in DK weight (100% acrylic; 300 meters/328 yards per 100g skein). This option includes Barnevald 1005 (5 skeins), Eelde 1422 (2 skeins), Delfzijl 1822 (1 skein), Charleroi 2016 (1 skein), and Dordrecht 1062.

Hook Size

The pattern calls for a U.S. Size I9 crochet hook (5.5 mm), which pairs appropriately with the aran-weight yarn for proper gauge and fabric drape.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this pattern assumes familiarity with basic crochet stitches and color-changing techniques. Crafters should be comfortable following multi-page instructions and managing multiple yarn colors to achieve the mandala design successfully.